Lewes is poorly served when it comes to late night bars – most people bugger off to nearby Brighton – so we were happy to find that the Volunteer in …
In photos: late night Saturday at the Volunteer in Lewes Read More
Boasting a natty funicular railway, a knackered castle, a bustling fishing fleet, shedloads of boozers and some stunning historic architecture, Hastings is well worth a look around. Here’s a set …
Sixty photos of Hastings: Old Town, beach, boats, shops and historic architecture Read More
I first visited Hastings Pier in February 2005, when much of the original Victorian structure was still intact (see pic below). Five years later, the pier was nearly completed destroyed …
In photos: the windswept vista of Hastings Pier, Autumn 2019 Read More
The remains of Brighton’s magnificent West Pier have been doomed to slowly rust away into the English Channel after a series of unexplained fires followed by storm damage made all …
In photos: Brighton’s West Pier falls into the sea while its i360 tower successor flounders, Nov 2018 Read More
Last weekend, I paid another visit to the lovely East Sussex town of Lewes – I was in town to play a gig with my band at the Con Club, …
Lewes in photos: architecture, street scenes and signs and closed pubs, May 2018 Read More
I paid another visit to a chilly Brighton over the weekend and grabbed this selection of 22 photos on my travels around town. I hope you like them 🙂
Brighton photos: bird whistle man, moody skies, the Monochrome Set and a late bar Read More
Luminary is a fascinating series of LED light drawings exhibited in two parts inside the Fabrica gallery in Brighton. The installation in the former Regency church takes the form of a …
The beautiful LED lights of Brighton: Luminary by Ron Haselden at Fabrica Read More
Last week, I took a trip south to return to the charming East Sussex town of Lewes. I was there to watch my team, Dulwich Hamlet lose (once again) to …
Lewes: architecture, stickers, a disused railway line and a fine chippie – in photos Read More
Formed in Glasgow in 2007, Admiral Fallow are another of those relatively obscure Scottish bands that I seem inexorably drawn to (see also: The Blue Nile/Doll By Doll etc), and a …
Scottish heart and passion: Admiral Fallow live at the Prince Albert in Brighton, Nov 2015 Read More
I think it’s fair to say that I’m a bit obsessed with the melancholy dereliction of Brighton’s West Pier, a beautiful Victorian pleasure pier which is slowly rusting into the sea.
Brighton West Pier sunset – photos of the autumnal sun setting over the doomed Victorian pier Read More
The Brighton i360 tower, the controversial ‘replacement’ for the seaside town’s much-loved but now-abandoned West Pier can be seen under construction in these recent photos.
Brighton’s i360 tower under construction -photos Read More
Here’s a selection of photos taken in and around Brighton this week. Above: a couple walks on to the beach as the skies darken.
Brighton seagulls, skinheads, seaside and sun, photos from the the south coast resort Read More
With my coat buttoned up against the February chill, I took a walk along the seaside path that runs west from Brighton into Hove. At the western end there’s a …
Brighton beach huts and shelters in the winter chill Read More
I’ve been drawn to Brighton’s West Pier ever since I saw it featured in the photo story that accompanied the vinyl release of The Who’s Quadrophenia and it’s been heartbreaking …
Brighton’s derelict West Pier in the winter sun and storms – in photos Read More
I was out and about in Brighton over the weekend, heading to the south coast to watch the mighty Dulwich Hamlet beat nearby Peaceheaven FC in a non-league football game. The …
Brighton in winter: street scenes, pier, architecture, graffiti and hardy paddlers Read More
It’s heartbreaking to see the skeletal remains of the once-grand Brighton West Pier slowly rusting into the English Channel.
Brighton’s West Pier in 2014 – Victorian elegance rusts into the sea Read More
This has become such a depressingly familiar story: New neighbour moves in right next to a well known music venue. New neighbour doesn’t like the noise that was going on well before …
Blind Tiger Club in Brighton mothballed thanks to a ‘single neighbour’s noise complaints’ Read More
It’s stuffed full of historic buildings, has a long history dating back to Roman times, goes crazy on Bonfire Night and has a fabulous brewery right in the middle of the town. Yep, …
Photos of Lewes, East Sussex – old castle, historical buildings, Harveys ales and a car boot sale Read More
Keen to let alcohol smooth away the disappointment of Dulwich Hamlet‘s 0-2 defeat against Lewes FC on Saturday, we decided to spend an evening in the East Sussex town enjoying …
We feel the love for Saturday night at the Lansdown Arms, Lewes Read More
There was a massive police presence around the Brighton seafront yesterday in readiness for the 6th annual ‘March for England St George’s Day Parade.’ March for England describes themselves as …
Heavily policed EDL march in Brighton sees marchers outnumbered by counter-demonstrators Read More
With the higher echelons of football turning into a homogenised, sponsor-pleasing, corporate-friendly selling machine, it’s great to see the individuality and sense of fun that can still be found in the lower divisions. South …
The wonderful posters of Lewes FC, a member-owned lower league team Read More
When I visited Hastings pier earlier this year, the future looked very bleak indeed, with the burnt out shell of the pier slowly rusting into the sea. I feared it …
Hastings Pier to be restored after £11m lottery grant Read More